Finding the Third Proportional to 54,136.50 and 118,101
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Solution
The third proportional to 54,136.50 and 118,101 is: 257,642.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,136.50 : 118,101 = 118,101 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,136.50/118,101 = 118,101/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,136.50x = 118,101 × 118,101 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,136.50x = 13,947,846,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,947,846,201/54,136.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 257,642.19
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